The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)
19A High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE, UK, Chelmsford CM1 1BE
4.8 (166 reviews)
About This Practice
The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) is an orthodontic practice in Chelmsford. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Elton Dental Surgery in Chelmsford (under a mile away), Blue Sky Dental in Chelmsford (under a mile away), and Advent Dental Practice in Chelmsford (under a mile away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Across the practices we list in Chelmsford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) is located at 19A High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE, UK (CM1 1BE). 166 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. This is one of 13 practices on our Chelmsford register.
The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) at a Glance
| Address | 19A High St, Chelmsford CM1 1BE, UK, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 166 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Elton Dental Surgery, Chelmsford — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic)
The neighbourhood around The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) has 1,243 residents and 2.7% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, 0.6 miles away. Patients here can choose from 12 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 12 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 27 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,243 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 17.5% aged 16 to 24 and 60.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (0.6 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (0.7 miles); Moulsham High School (1.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (7 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 12 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 27 miles) |
| Residents in CM1 | 9,928 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in CM1 | 24.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in CM1 | 5,162 |
NHS Orthodontics in Chelmsford
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board.
The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Elton Dental Surgery, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Dental Abode (formerly Down Town Dental Clinic) | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Dental Surgery, Chelmsford | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.2 (12) |
| Blue Sky Dental, Chelmsford | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.9 (596) |
| Advent Dental Practice, Chelmsford | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (143) |
| Goodleigh Dental Practice, Chelmsford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (332) |
| Advance Dental Clinic - Dentist Chelmsford, Chelmsford | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (500) |
| Dr Sunny Cosmetic and Implant Dentist | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Dental Implants, Chelmsford | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (5) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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